A quick look at the latest product releases, key events, professional development opportunities, and resources for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) educators and administrators using Instructure products.

Product Updates & New Features

• Instructure New and Next for EMEA: Catch the exclusive on-demand look at the latest product updates, featuring recent releases, live demos, and a sneak peek at what’s coming next.
• Introducing Parchment Award Digital Badges: Starting October 31, Canvas Credentials becomes Parchment Award Digital Badges—empowering learners with a unified, streamlined credentialing experience.
• Course-Restricted Messaging in Impact: Admins can now target messages to specific courses, ensuring students and faculty only see relevant information (perfect for exam reminders and course updates).
• Beyond the Play Button with Canvas Studio: Discover how Canvas Studio supports interactive video, flipped learning, and student collaboration to enhance engagement and improve learner outcomes.
• Introducing Listing Lifecycle Management in Canvas Catalog: A new feature for managing (archiving, restoring, and deleting) listings in Canvas Catalog with full visibility and control.

Events & Professional Development

• Join Us at CanvasCon Europe 2025: Dive into expert-led sessions, discover product updates, expand your network, and enjoy social events (don't miss the exclusive Canvas swag!).
• InstructureCon25 Spokane Mixtapes: Replay the best of the conference with curated session playlists organized by sector, and join a "jam session" the first week of November.
• Become a Canvas Certified Power User: Boost your Canvas skills with this 12-week course that includes smart tips and creative uses of Canvas. The next session starts October 27.
• Transcript Services - Web Upload Training: Join a live, one-hour session on Nov 5 or Dec 3 at 1:00 PM EST to learn best practices for manually uploading credentials to Parchment and seeing the learner's view.

Case Studies & Strategic Insights

• Bifröst University and Intelligent Insights: Get the full story on how Iceland’s fully online university scaled personalized learner support using Intelligent Insights, slashing dropout rates from 24% to 8% in one year.

Explore the Full Newsletter and Join the Conversation: Read the Full October EMEA Newsletter. 

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Get ready, EMEA! CanvasCon Europe is coming to Oslo this November with inspiring sessions, powerful product updates, and exclusive workshops to elevate your edtech game. Dive into new releases, community insights, and more!

• Join Us at CanvasCon Europe 2025: Mark your calendar for Nov 3-4 in Oslo! Connect, learn, and be inspired with educators and edtech leaders at this two-day event.
• Missed August’s New & Next? No Worries: Catch up on the latest product updates, demos, and resources from Instructure’s teams.
• Your Feedback Drives Intelligent Insights: Insights from the recent European Customer Discovery Session help shape Canvas based on real educator needs.
• Introducing Skills Hub in Canvas Credentials: Standardize badges and skills across institutions to align with employer demand and avoid skills drift.
• Enhanced Course Readiness for Back to School: New criteria for Due Dates, Gradebook, and Home Page ensure courses are fully prepped for day one.
• Canvas Catalog Fully WCAG 2.2 AA Accessible: Delivering the highest accessibility standards to foster inclusive learning environments.
• CanvasCon Europe Pre-Conference: Deep-dive workshops and specialized sessions to boost your Canvas skills before the main event.
• Become a Canvas Certified Power User: New 12-week certification course starting Oct 27 — perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to refresh their Canvas expertise.
• EduTrends Podcast: Explore AI innovations from University of Michigan focusing on accessibility, privacy, pedagogy, and equity.
• New Gemini Enhancements: Google’s Gemini LTI™ now includes NotebookLM and Gems for personalized learning and streamlined lesson planning.
• PURCON 2025 Annual Conference: Connect with key decision makers in South African higher education procurement and management.
• Canvas Catalog Nudging Feature (Beta): Automate reminders and track student success with this new feature—your feedback welcomed!
• Calling Impact Admins & Faculty: Share your insights in a quick survey to improve Impact’s tools—chance to win a $50 gift card!

Explore the Full Newsletter and Join the Conversation: Read the Full September EMEA Newsletter. 

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A new era of learning is here. Instructure is setting potential in motion across EMEA with innovations designed to meet learners wherever they are in their journey—from education to employment and beyond.

Get ready for the newest product innovations, event opportunities, and ways to shape the future of EdTech with Instructure!

Stay inspired and informed with this round-up of product updates, training opportunities, and upcoming events for Canvas users across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.